This New Mexico classic is great for locals and tourists and everyone in between. With its friendly wait staff, homemade tortilla chips and Margaritas you can experiencethe southwest at its various locations.

Jeff Erway presents a variety of beer styles brewed right on the premises, one of which will almost certainly fulfill your specific craving. In addition to the cold taps, one or two of the beers are often available woody and cellar-temperature from the cask. As you sip, play a game of pool upstairs, scratch under your well-behaved pet’s collar and chat with the always-friendly fellow beer-lovers.

Chow down on “New Mexican soul food” and wash it all down with American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup-winning brews. The Imperial cream ale is crisp and smooth, the milk stout is rich and creamy. Not a beer person? Go for Black Mesa wines or Santa Fe Cider Works hard ciders.

This local brewery is a great spot for lunch, meet-ups or just taking a breather after work. Pair a juicy patty melt and truffle fries with a nice, dark Problem Child porter or a refreshingly hoppy Starrstruck IPA. Also show up for fun events like Brew Bees, soccer tournament watch parties and paint nights.

Canteen Brewhouse picks up where the Il Vacino Vassar taproom left off. The canteen is spacious, and so is its shaded patio filled with picnic benches—a comfortable spot to enjoy the brew, regular live music and a casual menu. There’s no pizza here, but there are satisfying sandwiches. As always, the ingredients are top-notch, the microbrews are award-winning, and the home-brewed root beer float is a real treat.

Sure, Bosque has tons of food and burgers, but what about the brews? They have six year-round staples including the delicious Scotia Scotch ale, described as a “juggernaut.” Seasonal options are comprised of intriguing novelties like Mammoths on Parade, Summer in Hallertau and Beernana Split.